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Chapter 9, Problem 9.47

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QUESTION:

The following Lewis structures for

(a) HCN,

(b) \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{2}\),

(c) \(\mathrm{SnO}_{2}\),

(d) \(\mathrm{BF}_{3}\),

(e) HOF,

(f) HCOF, and

(g) \(\mathrm{NF}_{3}\) are incorrect.

Explain what is wrong with each one and give a correct structure for the molecule. (Relative positions of atoms are shown correctly.)


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QUESTION:

The following Lewis structures for

(a) HCN,

(b) \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{2}\),

(c) \(\mathrm{SnO}_{2}\),

(d) \(\mathrm{BF}_{3}\),

(e) HOF,

(f) HCOF, and

(g) \(\mathrm{NF}_{3}\) are incorrect.

Explain what is wrong with each one and give a correct structure for the molecule. (Relative positions of atoms are shown correctly.)


ANSWER:

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Given structure

Reason for the incorrect structure.

Carbon should form 4 bonds and Nitrogen should form 3 bonds

Correct structure.

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